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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ earns renewal of its HLC accreditation.

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Reaffirms С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's Distinction, Impact and Integrity

The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's accreditation, a testament to the university's distinction, impact and integrity.

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SURE student collecting sediment samples.

IN A FLASH: Knee Deep in Research

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience gives students, as soon as their first year, opportunities to work alongside university faculty on hands-on research activities. 

Tags: Research & Science , Department of Biological Sciences , sustainability , Organizational Sustainability , Student Life , In a Flash

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The K for the Class of 2029

IN A FLASH: Making the K

  Taking a drone photo of an entire incoming class of students forming a giant "K" is a relatively new tradition at С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ.   It happens immediately after Convocation with all students filing out of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to a large, open field on c…

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Sunset during Blastoff 2025

10 Things You’ll Only Understand If You Go to С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ is a place where unique traditions and memorable moments shape the student experience. The scurry of squirrels, late-night food trips and the adrenaline rush of finals week are just a few things only С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ students understand. Here are 10 things every Golden Flash knows all too well.

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Flash Focus Jordan Caraway

Flash Focus: Jordan Caraway

Meet Jordan Caraway, a senior biochemistry major from New Lenox, Illinois, whose passion for chemistry has shaped her С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ experience and future goals. 

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Blastoff! 2025

IN A FLASH: 3-2-1: BLASTOFF!

BLASTOFF! is the final event of KSU Kickoff welcoming new students and celebrating the start of the semester on the day before fall classes begin.

Tags: Blastoff , KSU Kickoff , Fall Semester , Student Life , In a Flash

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Convocation 2025

Convocation Officially Welcomes С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's Class of 2029

A high-energy rally welcomed С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued. 

Tags: Convocation , Freshmen , University News , KSU Kickoff , Student Life

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Late Night at The Library 2024.

IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library

Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library. 

Tags: KSU Kickoff , University Libraries , Student Life , In a Flash

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Group of first-gen students

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

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Student volunteers help new students move into their residence halls.

Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ for the 2025 Fall Semester

Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Kent Campus.

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